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Milwaukee Braces for Rain and Flood Risks, Sunny Days Ahead Despite Humid Weekend Forecast

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Published on August 12, 2025
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The National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI forecasts an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms today, with rainfall between a quarter and half an inch possible. Heavier downpours are expected this morning, and many rivers near Milwaukee are expected to remain above flood stage throughout the day, according to the National Weather Service.

The forecast calls for mostly clear skies from Wednesday through Friday, with daytime highs in the mid-80s and mild nights in the mid-60s. Tonight brings only a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before clearing. The weekend will turn hotter and more humid, with highs reaching 92 degrees on Saturday and a chance of showers returning, as stated by the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service reports that some rivers will "remain in flood stage through Wednesday." For Milwaukee, Thursday’s forecast calls for sunny skies and calm winds. From Saturday night through Monday, there is a 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, with partly sunny conditions expected.